The C.O.N.S.E.N.T. Code Developed By Sensei Liam Musiak – For Women’s Self-Defence in Rape and Sexual Assault Situations

C = Create Boundaries - Make your limits clear early — verbally and physically. A firm “No” is a complete sentence. Do not apologise for asserting your rights.

O = Observe Behaviour - Stay alert to warning signs: isolating you, ignoring your words, testing smaller boundaries, sudden changes in tone or body language. Trust your instincts — they are rarely wrong.

N = Never Assume - Consent must always be explicit, never implied. If you did not give a clear “yes,” there is no consent. Silence, hesitation, manipulation, or fear is not consent.

S = Shout & Signal - Use your voice as a weapon. Loud, direct commands (“Stop!” / “Get off me!”) can shock an attacker, attract attention, and disrupt their control. Make noise, draw eyes to the situation, and refuse to stay silent.

E = Escape or Engage - If escape is possible, take it without hesitation. If escape is blocked, fight back with everything you have: strike vulnerable targets (eyes, throat, groin, knees), bite, scratch, claw, gouge, rip, and use every part of your body as a weapon. The goal is not to “win a fight” but to cause enough pain, shock, or damage to create a gap to escape.

N = Notify Others - Draw attention during and after the attack — shout, bang walls, use alarms, smash objects if needed. Once safe, notify police or trusted allies immediately so you are supported and protected.

T = Take Back Control - After escape, reclaim your strength. Seek medical care, emotional support, and legal advice if you choose. Remember: survival is empowerment. You are never to blame for the crime — only the attacker is. Taking back control means refusing to let the assault define who you are.

⚡ Why this matters:The C.O.N.S.E.N.T. Code gives women permission to fight without restraint. In sexual assault situations, there are no “rules” — biting, clawing, scratching, and using every ounce of aggression is not only valid, it can be the difference between life and death. This code makes that clear while still reinforcing boundaries, awareness, escape, and recovery.